Commuter Permit

Commuter Permits - Summer 2025

For students who will be driving to campus frequently over the summer, there is the Commuter Parking Permit.

Summer Commuter Parking Permit sales will open Monday, June 16, at 10 a.m. and cost $165.

With this permit students can park in the Commuter Lots, including H1 and H12 through H16 as well as the Grand Avenue Parking Structure.

These permits are also valid in staff parking spots after 5 p.m.

Summer Commuter Permits are good from Monday, June 23 through Wednesday, September 17.

Motorcycle and Evening permits will be available for purchase online in your parking account beginning Monday, June 16.

While campus is quieter over the summer, many capital projects do get underway, and parking facilities are still limited and are not guaranteed. No exchanges will be granted. All dates are tentative and subject to change.

Commuter Permits - Fall 2026

Fall Quarter Commuter permit waitlists will open Monday, August 25, 2025 at 10:00AM through Friday, September 5, 2025 at 9:00AM.


For Fall 2026, there are 3 permit types available - The Grand Annual, Commuter Annual, and Commuter R3/R4 Quarterly. Commuter R3 and Commuter R4 located in PCV Structure 271 (R3) and PCV Structure 371 (R4) respectively.

Please note that while these permits are for Resident parking lots, these are Commuter permits and vehicles should not be in the structures overnight. Additionally, these Commuter R3 and Commuter R4 permits are valid in ANY commuter or staff space after 5 p.m. Before 5 p.m., vehicles must be located in their respective structures.

Permit awards will be randomized and awarded through a lottery system beginning Friday, September 5, at 10 a.m. Subsequent awards will occur three (3) business days after the initial award date pending availability.

Once awarded, students will have three (3) business days to complete the purchase online. The third business day will end at 8:59:59PM. No exceptions to this three-day timeframe will be granted. Waitlists may reopen for subsequent lottery awards if permits remain available.

The following permits are available in Fall 2026:

  • Grand Annual - (Valid 9/17/2025 - 6/15/2026)
  • Commuter Annual - (Valid 9/17/2025 - 6/15/2026)
  • Commuter R3 - Fall Quarter - (Valid 9/17/2025 - 12/19/2025)
  • Commuter R4 - Fall Quarter - (Valid 9/17/2025 - 12/19/2025)

  • Permit Type Valid Parking Locations Annual Rate Quarterly Rate
    Grand Annual Grand Ave Structure $706 NA
    Commuter Annual H1, H12, H14, and H16 $507 NA
    Commuter R3 PCV Structure 271 NA $169
    Commuter R4 PCV Structure 371 NA $169

    Motorcycle Annual and Motorcycle Fall Quarter permits will be available for sale on Monday, September 15 with no waitlist.

    If you were unable to join a waitlist or otherwise have questions, please contact parking@calpoly.edu.

      • Short Term Commuter & Visitor Parking Lots

        For short term commuter students:

        Daily and weekly parking permits are available for students who commute to campus infrequently. Short term permits are only valid in the following lots:


        For Visitors:

        Hourly parking permits or paid ParkMobile sessions are only valid in the following lots:

      • Long Term Commuter Parking Lots

        Long Term Commuter parking permits are valid in designated parking areas based on the permit type. This allows students to choose a parking lot that best fits their needs. There are three permit types, each of which allow the student to park in a dedicated lot between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. All commuter permits are valid in staff parking areas after 5 p.m. Long Term Commuter parking permits do not allow for overnight parking. Please review the campus parking rules and regulations prior to parking or purchasing a permit.

        Commuter Permits are only valid in the following lots:


        Grand Permits are valid in the following lots:

      • Purchase a permit

        Visitors

        Visitors can purchase short term parking permits at the pay station in the K1 and H1 parking lots. Visitors may also use the many campus parking meters or pay contactless using the ParkMobile app. The zone number for ParkMobile will be posted in each parking area that it is available.

        • Waitlist Instructions

          Parking Waitlist

          Commuter Students can purchase a Long-Term Commuter parking permit through the waitlist. Permit awards will be randomized and awarded through a lottery system. When a lottery number is selected, the student will automatically be awarded a permit, notified via a Cal Poly email and will have three (3) business days* to complete the purchase online. No exceptions to this three-day timeframe will be granted. Students are limited to joining one waitlist using their parking account. Waitlists may reopen for subsequent lottery awards if permits remain available.

          *Definition of three (3) business days: Business Days are Monday-Friday; Day 1-day of award, Day 2, Day 3-award is valid until 8:59:59 PM PST.

          Day 1 Day 2 Day 3:

          Award Time* – 11:59:59 PM

          *Permits can be purchased anytime after awards go out.

          12:00:00 AM – 11:59:59 AM

          12:00:00 AM – 8:59:59 PM**

          **Permits can only be purchased until 8:59:59 PM on the final (3rd) business day.

          • 2025/2026 Parking Rates

            Short Term and Time Limited Parking

            Permit Type Rate
            1 Hour $4.00
            2 Hours $8.00
            Daily $8.00
            Weekly $40.00

            Long Term

            Permit Type Commuter
            (H1/H12/H14/H16)
            Grand Structure Motorcycle Evening/Weekend
            (Valid after 5 p.m.)
            Quarter Rate $169.00 $235.33 $56.33 $56.33
            Annual Rate $507.00 $706.00 $169.00 $169.00
            Student Carpool $507.00 $706.00 N/A N/A
          • 2024/2025 Parking Rates

            Short Term and Time Limited Parking

            Permit Type Rate
            1 Hour $4.00
            2 Hours $8.00
            Daily $8.00
            Weekly $40.00

            Long Term

            Permit Type Commuter
            (H1/H12/H14/H16)
            Grand Structure Motorcycle Evening
            (Valid after 5 p.m.)
            Quarter Rate $165.00 $242.00 $55.00 $55.00
            Annual Rate $495.00 $693.00 $165.00 $165.00
            Student Carpool $495.00 $693.00 N/A N/A